Histology Technician

HCA Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Histology Technician, where your expertise will directly impact patient care. In this vital role, you will perform essential histological procedures, ensuring high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to supporting your growth, the organization offers comprehensive benefits, including education assistance and retirement plans. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and prioritizes patient experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply and become part of our caring community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Counseling Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science required.
• State of Florida Technician License or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform stat procedures and routine tests within established turnaround times.
• Embed tissue specimens and section paraffin blocks efficiently.
• Conduct quality control procedures to maintain specimen integrity.

Skills

Histology Techniques

Quality Control Procedures

Tissue Embedding

Staining Procedures

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as Histology Technician? At HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Histology Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking a Histology Technician to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

You Will:

• Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets
• Embeds tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block
• Sections paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour
• Produces sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts
• Perform routine H & E stain
• Prepares smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation to maintain specimen integrity throughout all processes

You Should Have:

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science required
• A State of Florida Technician License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
• Technical specialty in Histology
• 1-2 years in a high-volume histology setting is helpful

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Servicesis a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Histology Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.